US Open 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Wawrinka vs. Nishikori Preview, Predictions

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Published: September 8, 2016

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When the 2016 U.S. Open began, many experts and fans projected reigning Wimbledon and Olympics champion Andy Murray to soar to another final. Playing the best tennis of his career, he was challenging Novak Djokovic for "top dog" status and the No. 1 ranking.

The sizzling Scot appeared well on his way to making those visions a reality. Until he ran into Kei Nishikori.

In a wacky quarterfinal that featured a rain delay, random noises from the stadium's PA system and a rogue moth (yes, that actually happened), Nishikori held his nerve and outlasted Murray 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 in a thrilling war of attrition.

They traded breaks back-and-forth throughout, but it was Nishikori who secured the last one as he catapulted into his second U.S. Open semifinal in three years.

He'll face the No. 3 seed Stan Wawrinka, who's also no stranger to this stage. Working his way past a resurgent Juan Martin del Potro in a match that lasted well beyond midnight, Wawrinka triumphed 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

In those early-morning hours, Stan the Man summoned enough energy to keep the crowd on its feet. Del Potro eventually ran out of steam, and Wawrinka pounced on the Argentine.

“It was about being tough mentally, staying in the match and doing the right thing," David Waldstein of the New York Times quoted him as saying afterward.

His showdown with Nishikori will present a different type of challenge.

Here's what to expect when these two collide.

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